Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WINTHROP
Winthrop Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Winthrop.
Winthrop charges $30 for a domestic hot water permit, and only Massachusetts-licensed plumbers and gas fitters can get one. Other plumbing and gas work is $40 plus $16 for every $1,000 of value. National Grid supplies electricity and gas, and the town is on soft MWRA water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Winthrop Building Department / Inspectional Services
- Permit fee
- Domestic hot water permit: $30. Other plumbing and gas fitting permits: $40 base plus $16 for every $1,000 of job value. Work started without a permit costs double. 2022 fee sheet.
- Who gets the permit
- Only Massachusetts-licensed tradespeople. Winthrop's rule: plumbers get plumbing permits, gasfitters get gas permits, and electricians get wiring permits.
- Electric utility
- National Grid
- Gas utility
- National Grid
- Water
- Town of Winthrop, supplied by MWRA · Soft: MWRA water is about 16 mg/L (about 1 grain per gallon).
- Rebate worth checking
- Mass Save heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Companies found
- 5 that advertise water heater work
01 / TYPICAL PRICES
What a new water heater costs.
Know before you call.
Heat-pump tank
$2,500–$5,000Typical cost, including installation
Tankless
$2,400–$5,400Typical cost, including installation
AI equipment illustrations; models vary and images are not to scale. Typical national prices from Home Depot ↗, checked September 28, 2026. The source doesn’t say how many jobs the ranges are based on. These are not Winthrop averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Winthrop
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeDomestic hot water permit: $30. Other plumbing and gas fitting permits: $40 base plus $16 for every $1,000 of job value. Work started without a permit costs double. 2022 fee sheet.. Town of Winthrop Building Department / Inspectional Services fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Winthrop post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Cranney Home Services. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Winthrop average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Winthrop?
Companies that advertise water heater replacement here, with what their water heater customers say.
Companies we found in our research. They are not Ember & Tank providers or partners. We show selected reviews, not a rating or every review. How we choose reviews →
128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
Lists Winthrop among the areas it serves. Based in Wakefield.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback The reviewer praised a prompt next-day estimate and a technician who explained options, pricing and scheduling.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Cranney Home Services
Lists Winthrop among the areas it serves. Based in Danvers.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Offer: $100 Off water heater install (see offer details on site). No installed prices published.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One Yelp reviewer (2024) praised a technician arriving within 30 minutes and courteous staff who explained everything up front on a water heater repair.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers alleged high quotes for water heater replacement (e.g.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Rich Mathews & Son Plumbing (Boston Water Heaters)
Lists Winthrop among the areas it serves. Based in Lynnfield.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised quick response, reasonable pricing, permits filed, venting brought to code and tidy installations.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (Greater Boston)
Lists Winthrop among the areas it serves. Based in Stoneham.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised a free control adjustment and flat-rate flush (2026), a clear diagnosis of a leaking Bosch tankless unit (2026), and professional water heater and boiler replacements.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers alleged replacement quotes ($5,400 in 2019; at least $12,000 in 2024) for problems others fixed for $350 and $750, and one (Jan 2026) said National Grid found a significant gas leak at a newly installed water heater's joint the day after installation; no company responses were visible on these.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Dry Air Systems
Lists Winthrop among the areas it serves. Based in Newburyport.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Winthrop first, then companies whose water heater reviews we’ve read. Each group is alphabetical. These businesses are not our employees or vetted partners and do not receive requests from Ember & Tank. We haven’t checked their license, insurance or quality of work. Massachusetts eLIPSE license lookup ↗.
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LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Winthrop.
A flat hot water permit
Winthrop charges a flat $30 for a domestic hot water permit, separate from its plumbing and gas fees that are based on job value.
Winthrop Inspectional Services Building Department fees (2022) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Winthrop homes.
Water
Town of Winthrop, supplied by MWRA: Soft: MWRA water is about 16 mg/L (about 1 grain per gallon).
MWRA 2025 Annual Water Quality Test Results - Full Service communities ↗ · MWRA: FAQ about MWRA tap water (hardness ~16 mg/L, ~1 gpg) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Winthrop homes.
For National Grid customers in Winthrop. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Mass Save heat pump water heater rebate ↗Active$750 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater (UEF 3.30, or 2.20 for 120-volt plug-in units), or $1,500 for a split-system model, when replacing an existing electric, propane, natural gas or oil water heater.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Massachusetts rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Winthrop.
Permits and who issues them
Winthrop's Building Department / Inspectional Services issues plumbing and gas fitting permits, and you can apply online. Its fee sheet has its own 'domestic hot water permit' fee.
Winthrop has no town contractor license that we found; the trades just need their state licenses.
Town of Winthrop Building Department / Inspectional Services ↗ · Winthrop Inspectional Services Building Department fees (2022) ↗ · Winthrop Building Permit Information ↗ · 248 CMR 3.05 Permits and Inspections (LII) ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Massachusetts eLIPSE license lookup ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Massachusetts licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Winthrop.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | — | Required | $20 | Eversource (NSTAR Electric) |
| Cambridge | — | Required | $50 | Eversource |
| Lowell | — | Required | $50 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Brockton | — | Required | $80 | National Grid |
| Quincy | — | Required | — | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Lynn | — | Required | $18 | National Grid |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Winthrop water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Winthrop?
The 2022 fee sheet lists $30 for a domestic hot water permit.
Winthrop Inspectional Services Building Department fees (2022) ↗
Can a homeowner get a plumbing or gas permit?
No. Winthrop gives these permits only to plumbers, gasfitters or electricians licensed in Massachusetts.
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